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jgj SEC. 562 P r W 5 No. S VOLUME 7 THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 t t r. Scribulus Editor Gives With Late Mag Lowdown "Printers Are Men," Mills Explains As Friday Never Comes By Shirley Mills Scribulus is about to make its initial appearance on the Weber campus. We won't announce an exact date for its distriution, because we've told private individuals that it would be out on "the Friday of next week' for the past four weeks, and a few of them might consider the date with skepticism. Contrary to the current trend of thought which the editor and adviser have been circulating about the campus since they finally got tired of making excuses, Scribulus has not been excommunicated, and it will be issued to all students who survived last quarter's exams and are still with us. Not being the whLney type, we will not offer any excuses for the latenes in its arrival, however, we will state some brief factual data. 1. We are in a war. 2. War takes men. 3. Even printers are men. 4. Scribulus needs printers. 5. Therefore: Scribulus is late. Will Be Lithographed Scribulus will differ this year from previous years in that it will be printed rather than lithographed. Whan the printing process is used both photography and art work are engraved. This method of reproduction leaves the finished product appearing in the magazine copy as distinct as the original photograph or drawing. The cover is done in two contrasting shades of wine, and the print Inside the magazine is maroon in color. Probably the most fingered pages In the publication, since the enrollment favors the feminine taste, will be the ones which contain the pic-tuie of Naval Aviation Cadet James Poiter and its accompanying articles, "Concerning Feminine Wildcats,'' by Cadet Porter; and "Here Com the Cadets," by a Weber coed. The Contributors' Page will comprise art sketches of Weber students who contributed short stories to Scribulus and the adviser of the magazine. Sketches are captioned with brief character analyses. Full Page Picture Another feature of the magazine will be a full-page picture of a statue of Christ illustrating "The-Magnificent Figurine," a humanly religious story written by Vola Wyatt. This short story along with "Harmless" by Van Nance, "Women Ptcss for Women" by Bonnie Clay, "Mood Indigo" by Pat Jur-gens, "Far Off Pastures" by Shirley Mill, and "Subterranean Cavern" by Lieut. Walter Prothero, comprise the fictional section of the magav.ine. Leland H. Monson contributed a timely article that should interest all studems, written on the im-(Conllnued on Pago mrt) L D. S. Institute Invites Weberites To Sunday Service By ilnr.Jeai Hickman To students and faculty members of Weber college, a standing invitation is extended to attend Sunday services in the L. D. S. institute. The friendly, warm atmosphere and the interior beauty of the building are conductive to a spirit of worship.The Sunday school is one of the important activities of the institute. The best versed speakers on religion and the finest musical entertainment arc enclosed in one-hour of worship. Such speakers as President H. A. Dixon and Leland H. Monson of Weber college have discussed the theme of study for this year, "Religion and the Abundant Life." Mr. Royden C. Braith-waite, director of the institute, conducts class work using the same theme. It is to the institute that former students of Weber college, now serving in the armed forces, return to gree acquaintances and partake of the beauty and peace of the services. Many of the naval cadets have been welcomed into the congregation.The superintendency of the Sunday school is composed of Weber college students: King Durkee, superintendent; John Bcrghout, first counselor; Bob Croft, second counselor. MarJean Hickman, secretary. The singing is under the direction of Betty Lou Lamoreaux with Beverly Jurgens as accompanist. Beverly has enrihed the services by playing the prelude and a musical background for the sacrament ordnance. Luciel Wright is acting as receptionist. Registrar Releases Honor Roll An unusually large number of students attained posts on the honor roll fall quarter, Mrs. Hall, registrar, reported yesterday. Those making highest honors or straight A's are Rex Alvord, Elaine Anderson, Lew, Cook, Lorna Grix, Marguerite Knighton, Faye McLatchie, Vearl, Mortenson. Those students making averages between 2.3 and 3.0 are Althea Andelin, Helen Bartholomew, Ruth Belnap, John Berghout, Marian Blair, Bonnie Clay, Eva Crangle, Patricia Critchlow, Shirley Cun-nington, Glenn Eklund, Nellie June Farnsworth, Beverly Felt, Maurine Gammell, Dorothy Glines, Myrene Greenwell, Marianne Hickenlooper, Ruth Hood, Donna Rae Jones, Pat Jurgens, Haruko Kato, Lucille Lar-sen, Margaret Ann McCracken, Ivy McEntire, Felice McKinnon, Shirley Mills, Shizuko Miyachi, Mary Munekata, Jennings Olson, Junior Powell, Valeta Purrington, Lujean Putnam, Hyla Robson, Lou Jean Schoffield, Faye Sessions, Barbara Singleton, Bettie Smith, Harriet Sorenson, Stanley Stephenson, Nancy Sterling, Grace Stone, Louise Thomas, Mitsue Watanabe, Merrill Watkins, Evelyn Wiggins, Riyoso Yamamoto. Alumni Regale Students With Their Tales of Past Campus Activities By Lujean Putnam Wayne Carver, Marvel Murphy, and "The Mop" officiated at an alumni assembly presented the last day of 1943. The former student body officers, Carver and "Murph," introduced the program by singing a novelty arrangement of the song, "We Three, "Carver's Echo, Carver's Shadow, and The Mop," represented the 1942-43 officers, "The Mop1 characterizing the efforts of the absent ex-vice president, Mrs. Kent Payne, formerly Beth Rhees of Pleasant View. Wayne Carver, former instructor of mathematics and English at Plain City junior high school, conducted one of the most heartwarming and hilarious assemblies of the school season. Marvel Murphy, who is employed at the railroad offices, returned to entertain in her position of alumni secretary. Mrs. Payne, the former student body vice president, is with her husband who is now serving with the navy. Quartet Performs A vocal quartet composed of Betty Lou Lamoreaux, Betty Peterson, Marvel Murphy, and Helen Hill Allison, accompanied by Lucille Lar-sen, furnished the musical portion of the entertainment. The quartet's swing arrangement of "Hawaiian War Chant" appealed to students and alumni alike. The outstanding and friendly spirit of Dr. Dixon toward all Weber students was exemplified in one of Carver's stories. "A friend and I once met Dr. Dixon in the gym building where Dr. Dixon greeted us warmly and cheerfully. After passing a few pleasant and personal remarks, Dr. Dixon shook hands with us and went on his way. My friend remarked that it was surprising to see the president of a college act that way toward students. The college presidents he had known were only seen twice a year at which times they read long monotonous addresses from the typed copy before them. It was even more surprising to my friend to hear me call the president 'Doctor.' I answered, 'Good heavens! Did I call Aldous 'Doctor'?" Sketch Occupations Introductions of the alumni were accompanied by a series of "thumbnail sketches" of his own present occupation given by each person. Miss Murphy colored her speech with a story about two college presidents discussing their ideas of the best type of institution to preside over. One remarked. "I'd like to be the president of an orphan asylum: T wouldn't be bothered with visiting parents." The other stated. "I'd like to be the president of Alcatraz; I wouldn't be bothered with alumni!" Introductions continued with remarks from the twenty alumni present. Miss Elaine Grow, a student of the Brigham Young university, informed Weber coeds that the famous "husband-catching" center had begun to lose it's reputation. The male population on that campus too has experienced a Fall Play. Oratorio Make Hits Dramatic and Musical Autumn Productions PI Aud ease lences By First Nighter Two presentations of We ber's student talent were given before the public during the latter part of the autumn quarter. From the drama department came a three-act comedy by Oscar Wilde entitled "The Importance of Being Earnest" and the music department again presented Mr. Roland Parry's annual oratorio, "A Child Is Born." "The Importance of Being Earnest" was well received by the audiences during the three-night run. Although performances were a bit ragged on Thursday, the first night, the actors improved considerably with practice, and the Friday performance was undoubtedly the best of the three. The cast had more experience by Saturday, but they let down somewhat just because of this release in tension. The surprise performance was that given by Van Nance ill the role of Algernon Moncrieff. Perhaps it was because the cynical, sophisticated Algernon was so much like Van as Weber knows him that the characterization was so well received. His role was so much to the audience's liking that they even forgave him for muffing lines the first night. Jurgens Is Usual Excellent Self Pat Jurgens as Lady Bracknell was her usual excellent self. She seemed to have an attitude of self importance and arrogance, well suited to the role that she played. (Continued on Paga Three) thinning out by the draft. Another B. Y. U. coed, Marge Vowles, promised to return to the Weber campus in the near future with some student entertainers at which time she threatens to speak for an hour. Weber looks forward to the fulfilment of her threat. A Navy Man! John Dixon, a navy man, believes that he started school at Weber in " " T' ' spent attending college. His home is the red brick house on Twenty-fifth street between the Gym and Central buildings, Dr. Dixon's residence for the past eight years. Jean Anne Waterstradt, former Signpost editor, is now attending the B. Y. U. which she believed differs from Weber only in the fact that, "You don't have to take physical education down at the B. Y. U." The representatives of the State Agricultural college at Logan, were alumni Shirley Harris, Evelyn Ap-palonie, and Lou Jean Hinchcliff. They extended a cordial invitation to Weber men and women alike to attend the A. C. More Alumni Several armed forces men present were Lieut. Willis Wynn, and navy flight instructor, Harold E. Miller. Ogden's working girls who returned for the assembly were Dorothy Cardon and Marian Lund. Other present included Verla Hale from the B. Y. U., Lorraine Aldous from Washington State university, and Gloria Hall Johnston. The oldest alumna present was Mrs. Wheelright, who graduated from Weber in 1932. Introductions complete, Dr. H. A. Dixon spoke for a few minutes, adding his usual note of humor and friendliness. Alumni, student body, and faculty joined in singing the school hymn, "Purple and White," to conclude the assembly. Schoffield Wins James Barker Extempe Contest LuJean Schoffield was chosen as best speaker at the annual James L. Barker extemporaneous speaking contest, last Tuesday, thus securing the honor for the freshman class. The contest is sponsored each year by James L. Barker, who was principal of Weber aoademy from 1914 until 1917, inclusive. Tworep-resentati-es of both freshman and sophomore classes compete in the contest. The winner is awarded with a $10 cash award and the winning class has its name engraved upon the Barker cup. Miss Schoffield spoke on "The Greatest Swindle in History." Other contestants and their subjects were freshman. Shirley Cunnington, "The House That Prayer Built;" sophomore. Kink Durkee, "How Eisenhouser Does His Job," and MarJean Hickman, "Better Management Please, Mr. President," Freshman Leaders Marian Lois Smith, secretary; Lew Cook, president, and Evelyn Teuscher, vice president, were elected by th frshman class to lead them in their activities. Recipe for Frosh Success: Cook, Teuscher. Smith Weber freshmen have chosen as their 1943-44 leaders, Lew Cook, president; Evelyn Teuscher, vice president, and Marian Lois Smith, secretary. Election of these students com-f have previously held office in school prised the final step in the organ- organizations, and are well experi- zation-of the freshman class. These newly-elected officers succeed the temporary student officers who were Jim Tanner, Evelyn Teuscher and Donna Allen. Jim Tanner's departure to the service necessitated the re-election of freshmen for permanent office. Under the guidance of the temporary chairman, the freshman class preented an asembly and participated in the various fall quarter activities on the campus. Lew Cook, the newly-elected pres- ident, is a business major with a fine scholastic record. His assistants, Evelyn Teuscher and Marian Lois Smith, are graduates of Ogden hig school. Both of these girls Johnston Sights Ship, Sinks Same Lieutenant Blair Johnston, Weber '43, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnston of Hooper, has been awarded the air medal. A letter from Lieut. Gen. George C. Kenney to Mrs. Johnston, the former Gloria Hall, reads: "For courageous service to his combat organization. . . . He was member of a crew of an aircraft engaged in an armed reconnaissance of shipping lanes . . . when an enemy convoy was sighted. Despite the proximity of an enemy base and heavy and accurate air-draft fire, a bombing run was made on one of the vessels. The last Blair saw of the vessel it was burning fiercely and in a sinking condition." Presents Book Review by Allred Mrs. Thatcher Allred will speak at seven-thirty p.m. next Monday evening in the institute of religion. She will review "The Apostle" the best seller written by Scholem Asch about Paul, the apostle. This program is one of a series presented regularly by the Weber college division of humanities. The public is invited to attend. Former Football Star Killed in Pacific Action Captain James O. Fox of the U. S. marine corps, a former Weber college athletic star, was killed in action in the battle of the Solomons.Captain Fox was born in Logan. Utah, on December 27, 1916. He was at one time a resident of Evanston, Wyo., after which he moved in 1930 with his parents to their present home in Riverdale, Utah. Captain Fox was a member of the L. D. S. church of Riverdale and attended the Riverdale junior high school. He graduated from the Weber county high school in 1935. At Weber college in 1935, James Fox became prominent in the athletic fields. His outstanding ability on the football field gained him the position of captain of the squad during the 1936-37 sports season. Upon his graduation from Weber college on June 4, 1937. Fox attended the Utah State Agricultural college where he again participated in the athletics of that campus. In June, 1940, James Fox graduated from the agricultural college and enlisted in the U. S. marine corps on February 22, 1941. He received his boot training at Quanti-co, Va., and was commissioned a second lieutenant on May 25, 1941. Approximately a year later in San Diego, Calif., he received his first lieutenant's commission, and his captain's commission followed on August 7, 1942. On August 10, 1942, while at home , enced in student leadership activi- ties. Alumna Writes Telling of Life in Waves Anna Prothero, '42 graduate ioined the WAVES last summer. i since her training, she has been promoted to seaman first class. Anna is now stationed at Arlington, Va. While at Weber she was a member of Sophvita social club. She writes to friends at Weber: "I have a new job now. I work in the bureau of medicine and surgery. I live across the street from the Arlington national cere-tery; the place where the unknown soldier is buried. It is also near the Lincoln Memorial. , "By the way, did you know that I am getting over a $100 a month? The navy gives me a dollar and a half a day to eat on. The rest is my $66 a month pay. My rating is the same as a corporal in the army. I hope, to get the same pay as a sergeant soon. I will then be storekeeper third class. Keep your fingers crossed." Mrs. Maurine Duffin Greenberg-er, '42 graduate, is with her husband, Victor, who is stationed at Camp Wallace, Texas. While at Weber, Maurine was editor of the Weber college All-American year book, the "Acorn." She was also a member of Chanodo club. "The moment finds me with my husband deep in the heart of Texas, at least when he is here. He spends much of his time out on maneuvers. I live on the post in comfortable civilian quarters, and work here in the civilian personnel office. I have been here since Thanksgiving."Tell everyone 'hello,' tell them that the happy Greenbergers still think a great deal of Ogden; I hope that we are back to visit before too long. Write if you have a chance, we army people really appreciate mail." Captain James O. Fox on furlough, Captain Fox married the fomer Miss Aldine M. Hatfield. Upon his return to duty, Captain Fox received his overseas orders and left San Diego, Calif., for action in the south Pacific on November 2, 1942. Weber college remembers this fine athlete with pride and honors the name of Captain James O. Fox. President Dixon Travels To Ohio Convention On Post-War Problems W. C. Welcomes Navy Cadets of Ohio University New arivals to join the ranks of the Weber cadets were announced this week by C. H. Anderson, C. A. A. war training service head. The following is a list of the cadets and their home states: John David Amey, Jr., Michigan; Eldrodge Erb Anderson, Oregon; Shelburn Dale Ay res, Jr., Oregon; Byron Raymond Babbell, Idaho; Donald Alexander Bliss, North Dakota; George David Chandler, Mississippi; Vincent DePaul Collins, New Jersey; John Lucian Coulson, Oregon; Jack Frederick Crothers, Michigan; William LeRoy Cunningham, Mississippi; Leonidas Guy Dean, Mississippi. Milton Dudley Dunn, Mississippi; John Bramball Kimmel, Michigan; Nathaniel Prince Maddux, Jr., North Carolina; William Wimberley May, Mississippi; George Preston McPhail, Illinois; Marlin Harry Moore, Washington; James Donald Regan, Washington; Roy Heath Riley, Montana; Richard James Robart, Ohio; Harold Clinton Samuels, Mississippi; Richard Alden Savage, Michigan; Paul Gordon Schick, Ohio. Frank William Schwarz, Michigan; Thomas Charles Searle, Tennessee; Walter LeRoy Shepherd, Michigan; Everett Lee Smith, Michigan; Joseph Philip Sturtz, Ohio; Simeon Dickerson Teisher, Ohio; Richard Lewis Whiting, Michigan. The cadets arrived fom the U. S. naval flight preparatory schoool, Ohio Wesleyan university, Delaware, Ohio. They were sent out from the Chicago naval aviation cadet's selection board. Sadie: That husband of mine Is a worm, if there ever was one. Daisy: Yes, I just saw a chicken pick him up. "I beg your pardon, but this is not your house." "That's all right, lady, I'm not myself tonight." Instructors1 Sons Serve Country In Armed Forces Scions Of faculty familieSEnglish as much as the southerners are also doing their part in I love the northerners here; they 0 ...milJ Ua Quo-hf rtaari than the war effort, according to information solicited from the various Weber instructors concerned. Mrs. Lvdia H. Tanner, head of the department of home economics and cooking and oldest faculty member in point of service, has two sons in the war. Van H. Tanner, at Weber in 1925, later a graduate in law from Harvard, is in the army's legal department in North Africa. In November he flew 10,000 miles to attend officer training school held at Fort Logan, Colo., Mrs. Tanner said. He has a rank of captain. Rondell H. Tanner, at Weber in 1937, and later a graduate from Pannsylvania school of medicine, stationed with the army at Darnell general hospital, Kentucky. He also is a captain. Van, the lawyer, married a girl who was also a lwayer. Rondell, the doctor, married a nurse. Their wives are girls from the east. Van has two children, girls. Has Two Sons in Army Mr. John Benson, head of the department of education and public relations official for Weber, also has two sons in the army. Arch Benson, at Weber in 1935, is now stationed at Rock Island arsenal in charge of procurement and supervises the legal work of some 250 subordinates. He graduated from the University of Utah in law. He holds the rank of captain. He is married to the former Jane Van Komn of Ogden. Norval Benson, at Weber in 1941, is in the army program which provides for the study of specialized subject. He is studying medicine at the University of Utah. Mr. Leland H. Monson, head of the division of humanities and the department of English, has his two older sons in the army air corps. Wiley Monson. at Weber in 1940, is stationed in Northern Ireland as top turret gunner in a low altitiude bomber, a B-26. known affectionale-ly as the Rhubarb Cutter because of its grass-high altitude in flight. While awaiting action in the coming invasion, he goes rabbit hunting with the Irish sports. These gentlemen employ a ferret and a long barrelled shotgun. The ferret, a kind of vicious first cousin of the mink and weasel, "tails" the bunny out of his hole, and the long Tom does the rest. Wiley is a lieutenant. He says that there are lots of people where he is who don't love the Recent Trip to Washington D. C. Proves Successful; Senate Committee Expresses Opinion Favorable to Colleges President Henry Aldous Dixon, as a member of the executive committee of the American Association of Junior Colleges, is now in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the association's convention. The theme of this convention is post war education for service men. His traveling companion was President Sessions of Carbon junior college. -f Dr. Dixon recently returned from W. C. Officiates At High School Speaking Contest Weber college has been named by the office of civilian defense to conduct part of a nation-wide public speaking contest among high school students. Students participating in the event will represent Ogden, Weber, Box Elder, Bear River and Morgan high schools. Three separate contests will be conducted, one in oratory on February 4, one in memorized essay on March 3, and one in extemporane ous speaking on April 7. Each of the contests will be conducted In the Moench auditorium at seven- thirty p.m. on the designated day The topic for oratory is "Conservation of Foods;" for essay, "Student Help in Avoiding Inflation;" and extemporaneous speaking, "Causes and Cures of Delin quency. ' The winner of each of the con tests at Weber college will be awarded a $25 war bond and become eligible to participate in state finals. Winners in each of the state final contests will receive a $50 war bond. Leland H. Monson of the college English department will act as chairman, and Charles Espy will serve as vice chairman. visit England. He is married to the former Jennie Christiansen, who is a WAC and is stationed in Georgia. Stationed in Nevada Hans Monson, at the college in 1942, is with the army airforce i stationed at Tonapah, Nev. His I wife, formerly Florence Carr the WACS, is stationed near him. Dr. William Z. Terry, instructor in mathematics and respected member of the faculty of long ago, recently returned to the campus, has a son and a grandson in the service. Frank N. Terry, his son, at Weber in 1934, is a corporal with the army air corps in New Guinea. His work is chiefly clerical, being the keeping of service records. Corporal Terry was on a mission fo the Mormon church in Germany whean war was about to break, and so he was transferred to Denmark and later to the southern United States. Dr. Terry's grandson, Sydney Terry Malan, attended Yale and graduated as bombardier. Mr. Merlon L. Stevenson, dean of instruction and head of the department of engineering and mathematics, has his sons, Lynn and Grant, in training for the army engineers. Lynn at the college in 1943, left with the Weber enlistment of last spring. He is now at Stanford university, Palo Alto. Grant, who attended the past quarter, entered the service January 7. Gained Weight Mr. Guy H. Hurst, head of the business department and lyceum chairman on the community concert series, has his son, Stanley, in the army attending Texas A. and M. In basic training Stanley qualified in marksmanship and received a medal for high efficiency in that skill. At A. and M. at is studying electrical engineering. He reports that he was excused from drafting, which he had taken at Weber, after he passed a test in the subject. Believe it or not, says his mother, Stanley now weighs 180 pounds. Shortly, having completed his first term, he will be home for a short leave. President H. A. Dixon has his oldest son, John, in the navy. John, who graduated from Weber last spring, is in training for the medical corps. After studying last summer and through the fall until Christmas at Idaho Southern, Po-catello, he was transferred to the University of Washington at Seattle after the holidays. He had a short leave here for the holidays. Washington, D. C, where he appeared before the senate committee on education and labor in the interest of securing favorable action on an amenaded "servicemen's education and training act of 1913" by Utah's Senator Elbert D. Thomas. The chamber of commerce favors the act in principle, namely: "to provide for the education and training of members of the armed forces after their discharge or conclusion of service," but seeks amendments as follows: (1) that the act be amended to give the servicemen the right to select the college or university of his choice; (2) that it be amended to include junior colleges and all recognized institutions of higher learning as being eligible; and (3) that the act be administered through the U. S. department of education with the aid of an advisery committee consisting of representatives of the veterans' bureau, the army and navy, as well as educators and laymen. The U. S. officer of education would, in turn, operate through the state departments of education to the local institutions. Organized Through Education It is pointed out by Dr. Dixon that the national war training and defense programs which have so satisfactorily trained nine million men, were organized and are operating through regular educational channels; that the personnel of these programs are trained; that the organization is set up to take over the servicemen's program with the least possible delay; that the servicemen will get far better attention if their education is left to the professional people who make education a profession; and that the educational and training institutions of the United States will in all probability be sufficient to accommodate the million men who will receive the first year's training. Opposition was particularly directed against the idea of establishing a separate and independent federal bureau to handle educational affairs. The sentiment of the senate committee seemed very favorable to giving the servicemen the right to select his college and to the inclusion of junior colleges and of recognizing educational institutions of higher learning. And the longer the hearings progressed the more valid arguments were advanced in favor of administering the act through established educational channels. Hears Oh airman Dr. Dixon heard Graham H. Barden, the chairman of the education committee of the house of representatives, who is drafting a companion measure for the house. He stated that his bill would definitely route the administration of the servicemen's training out through the regularly established educational channels. In addition to representing the chamber of commerce in the matter of the servicemen's training act. Dr. Dixon worked for two days in the interest of securing legislation calling for scientific forestry practices on privately owned lands. This is a project of the chamber of commerce national legislative committee. Resolutions passed by the chamber of commerce directors were placed in the hands of Utah senators and representatives. Association Holds Mrrtinir The Northwest Asociation of Secondary and Higher Institutions which enrolls a membership of 77 institutions of higher learning and upwards of 600 nigh schools, had its annaul meeting in Missoula, Mont. went on record as favoring the same amendments as the Ogden chamber of commerce and appointed Dr. Dixon as their representative of that great regional accrediting association. The American council on education invited President Dixon as representative of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Institutions, to work with this council and with the joint council representing the Secondary School Principals' Association of the National Education association in working on the problem of college credit for military courses and service experience. The findings of this joint national commission will soon be made public. Dancerntu Dan MK'robe A bunch of germs were hitting it up In the hronrhial saloon Two bugs on the edge of the larynx Were jazzing a ragtime tune; Back In the teeth, in a solo gnme Sat Dangerous Ack Kerchoo, And watching his pulse was the light of his love, The lady who's known as Flu!

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jgj SEC. 562 P r W 5 No. S VOLUME 7 THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944 t t r. Scribulus Editor Gives With Late Mag Lowdown "Printers Are Men," Mills Explains As Friday Never Comes By Shirley Mills Scribulus is about to make its initial appearance on the Weber campus. We won't announce an exact date for its distriution, because we've told private individuals that it would be out on "the Friday of next week' for the past four weeks, and a few of them might consider the date with skepticism. Contrary to the current trend of thought which the editor and adviser have been circulating about the campus since they finally got tired of making excuses, Scribulus has not been excommunicated, and it will be issued to all students who survived last quarter's exams and are still with us. Not being the whLney type, we will not offer any excuses for the latenes in its arrival, however, we will state some brief factual data. 1. We are in a war. 2. War takes men. 3. Even printers are men. 4. Scribulus needs printers. 5. Therefore: Scribulus is late. Will Be Lithographed Scribulus will differ this year from previous years in that it will be printed rather than lithographed. Whan the printing process is used both photography and art work are engraved. This method of reproduction leaves the finished product appearing in the magazine copy as distinct as the original photograph or drawing. The cover is done in two contrasting shades of wine, and the print Inside the magazine is maroon in color. Probably the most fingered pages In the publication, since the enrollment favors the feminine taste, will be the ones which contain the pic-tuie of Naval Aviation Cadet James Poiter and its accompanying articles, "Concerning Feminine Wildcats,'' by Cadet Porter; and "Here Com the Cadets," by a Weber coed. The Contributors' Page will comprise art sketches of Weber students who contributed short stories to Scribulus and the adviser of the magazine. Sketches are captioned with brief character analyses. Full Page Picture Another feature of the magazine will be a full-page picture of a statue of Christ illustrating "The-Magnificent Figurine," a humanly religious story written by Vola Wyatt. This short story along with "Harmless" by Van Nance, "Women Ptcss for Women" by Bonnie Clay, "Mood Indigo" by Pat Jur-gens, "Far Off Pastures" by Shirley Mill, and "Subterranean Cavern" by Lieut. Walter Prothero, comprise the fictional section of the magav.ine. Leland H. Monson contributed a timely article that should interest all studems, written on the im-(Conllnued on Pago mrt) L D. S. Institute Invites Weberites To Sunday Service By ilnr.Jeai Hickman To students and faculty members of Weber college, a standing invitation is extended to attend Sunday services in the L. D. S. institute. The friendly, warm atmosphere and the interior beauty of the building are conductive to a spirit of worship.The Sunday school is one of the important activities of the institute. The best versed speakers on religion and the finest musical entertainment arc enclosed in one-hour of worship. Such speakers as President H. A. Dixon and Leland H. Monson of Weber college have discussed the theme of study for this year, "Religion and the Abundant Life." Mr. Royden C. Braith-waite, director of the institute, conducts class work using the same theme. It is to the institute that former students of Weber college, now serving in the armed forces, return to gree acquaintances and partake of the beauty and peace of the services. Many of the naval cadets have been welcomed into the congregation.The superintendency of the Sunday school is composed of Weber college students: King Durkee, superintendent; John Bcrghout, first counselor; Bob Croft, second counselor. MarJean Hickman, secretary. The singing is under the direction of Betty Lou Lamoreaux with Beverly Jurgens as accompanist. Beverly has enrihed the services by playing the prelude and a musical background for the sacrament ordnance. Luciel Wright is acting as receptionist. Registrar Releases Honor Roll An unusually large number of students attained posts on the honor roll fall quarter, Mrs. Hall, registrar, reported yesterday. Those making highest honors or straight A's are Rex Alvord, Elaine Anderson, Lew, Cook, Lorna Grix, Marguerite Knighton, Faye McLatchie, Vearl, Mortenson. Those students making averages between 2.3 and 3.0 are Althea Andelin, Helen Bartholomew, Ruth Belnap, John Berghout, Marian Blair, Bonnie Clay, Eva Crangle, Patricia Critchlow, Shirley Cun-nington, Glenn Eklund, Nellie June Farnsworth, Beverly Felt, Maurine Gammell, Dorothy Glines, Myrene Greenwell, Marianne Hickenlooper, Ruth Hood, Donna Rae Jones, Pat Jurgens, Haruko Kato, Lucille Lar-sen, Margaret Ann McCracken, Ivy McEntire, Felice McKinnon, Shirley Mills, Shizuko Miyachi, Mary Munekata, Jennings Olson, Junior Powell, Valeta Purrington, Lujean Putnam, Hyla Robson, Lou Jean Schoffield, Faye Sessions, Barbara Singleton, Bettie Smith, Harriet Sorenson, Stanley Stephenson, Nancy Sterling, Grace Stone, Louise Thomas, Mitsue Watanabe, Merrill Watkins, Evelyn Wiggins, Riyoso Yamamoto. Alumni Regale Students With Their Tales of Past Campus Activities By Lujean Putnam Wayne Carver, Marvel Murphy, and "The Mop" officiated at an alumni assembly presented the last day of 1943. The former student body officers, Carver and "Murph," introduced the program by singing a novelty arrangement of the song, "We Three, "Carver's Echo, Carver's Shadow, and The Mop," represented the 1942-43 officers, "The Mop1 characterizing the efforts of the absent ex-vice president, Mrs. Kent Payne, formerly Beth Rhees of Pleasant View. Wayne Carver, former instructor of mathematics and English at Plain City junior high school, conducted one of the most heartwarming and hilarious assemblies of the school season. Marvel Murphy, who is employed at the railroad offices, returned to entertain in her position of alumni secretary. Mrs. Payne, the former student body vice president, is with her husband who is now serving with the navy. Quartet Performs A vocal quartet composed of Betty Lou Lamoreaux, Betty Peterson, Marvel Murphy, and Helen Hill Allison, accompanied by Lucille Lar-sen, furnished the musical portion of the entertainment. The quartet's swing arrangement of "Hawaiian War Chant" appealed to students and alumni alike. The outstanding and friendly spirit of Dr. Dixon toward all Weber students was exemplified in one of Carver's stories. "A friend and I once met Dr. Dixon in the gym building where Dr. Dixon greeted us warmly and cheerfully. After passing a few pleasant and personal remarks, Dr. Dixon shook hands with us and went on his way. My friend remarked that it was surprising to see the president of a college act that way toward students. The college presidents he had known were only seen twice a year at which times they read long monotonous addresses from the typed copy before them. It was even more surprising to my friend to hear me call the president 'Doctor.' I answered, 'Good heavens! Did I call Aldous 'Doctor'?" Sketch Occupations Introductions of the alumni were accompanied by a series of "thumbnail sketches" of his own present occupation given by each person. Miss Murphy colored her speech with a story about two college presidents discussing their ideas of the best type of institution to preside over. One remarked. "I'd like to be the president of an orphan asylum: T wouldn't be bothered with visiting parents." The other stated. "I'd like to be the president of Alcatraz; I wouldn't be bothered with alumni!" Introductions continued with remarks from the twenty alumni present. Miss Elaine Grow, a student of the Brigham Young university, informed Weber coeds that the famous "husband-catching" center had begun to lose it's reputation. The male population on that campus too has experienced a Fall Play. Oratorio Make Hits Dramatic and Musical Autumn Productions PI Aud ease lences By First Nighter Two presentations of We ber's student talent were given before the public during the latter part of the autumn quarter. From the drama department came a three-act comedy by Oscar Wilde entitled "The Importance of Being Earnest" and the music department again presented Mr. Roland Parry's annual oratorio, "A Child Is Born." "The Importance of Being Earnest" was well received by the audiences during the three-night run. Although performances were a bit ragged on Thursday, the first night, the actors improved considerably with practice, and the Friday performance was undoubtedly the best of the three. The cast had more experience by Saturday, but they let down somewhat just because of this release in tension. The surprise performance was that given by Van Nance ill the role of Algernon Moncrieff. Perhaps it was because the cynical, sophisticated Algernon was so much like Van as Weber knows him that the characterization was so well received. His role was so much to the audience's liking that they even forgave him for muffing lines the first night. Jurgens Is Usual Excellent Self Pat Jurgens as Lady Bracknell was her usual excellent self. She seemed to have an attitude of self importance and arrogance, well suited to the role that she played. (Continued on Paga Three) thinning out by the draft. Another B. Y. U. coed, Marge Vowles, promised to return to the Weber campus in the near future with some student entertainers at which time she threatens to speak for an hour. Weber looks forward to the fulfilment of her threat. A Navy Man! John Dixon, a navy man, believes that he started school at Weber in " " T' ' spent attending college. His home is the red brick house on Twenty-fifth street between the Gym and Central buildings, Dr. Dixon's residence for the past eight years. Jean Anne Waterstradt, former Signpost editor, is now attending the B. Y. U. which she believed differs from Weber only in the fact that, "You don't have to take physical education down at the B. Y. U." The representatives of the State Agricultural college at Logan, were alumni Shirley Harris, Evelyn Ap-palonie, and Lou Jean Hinchcliff. They extended a cordial invitation to Weber men and women alike to attend the A. C. More Alumni Several armed forces men present were Lieut. Willis Wynn, and navy flight instructor, Harold E. Miller. Ogden's working girls who returned for the assembly were Dorothy Cardon and Marian Lund. Other present included Verla Hale from the B. Y. U., Lorraine Aldous from Washington State university, and Gloria Hall Johnston. The oldest alumna present was Mrs. Wheelright, who graduated from Weber in 1932. Introductions complete, Dr. H. A. Dixon spoke for a few minutes, adding his usual note of humor and friendliness. Alumni, student body, and faculty joined in singing the school hymn, "Purple and White," to conclude the assembly. Schoffield Wins James Barker Extempe Contest LuJean Schoffield was chosen as best speaker at the annual James L. Barker extemporaneous speaking contest, last Tuesday, thus securing the honor for the freshman class. The contest is sponsored each year by James L. Barker, who was principal of Weber aoademy from 1914 until 1917, inclusive. Tworep-resentati-es of both freshman and sophomore classes compete in the contest. The winner is awarded with a $10 cash award and the winning class has its name engraved upon the Barker cup. Miss Schoffield spoke on "The Greatest Swindle in History." Other contestants and their subjects were freshman. Shirley Cunnington, "The House That Prayer Built;" sophomore. Kink Durkee, "How Eisenhouser Does His Job," and MarJean Hickman, "Better Management Please, Mr. President," Freshman Leaders Marian Lois Smith, secretary; Lew Cook, president, and Evelyn Teuscher, vice president, were elected by th frshman class to lead them in their activities. Recipe for Frosh Success: Cook, Teuscher. Smith Weber freshmen have chosen as their 1943-44 leaders, Lew Cook, president; Evelyn Teuscher, vice president, and Marian Lois Smith, secretary. Election of these students com-f have previously held office in school prised the final step in the organ- organizations, and are well experi- zation-of the freshman class. These newly-elected officers succeed the temporary student officers who were Jim Tanner, Evelyn Teuscher and Donna Allen. Jim Tanner's departure to the service necessitated the re-election of freshmen for permanent office. Under the guidance of the temporary chairman, the freshman class preented an asembly and participated in the various fall quarter activities on the campus. Lew Cook, the newly-elected pres- ident, is a business major with a fine scholastic record. His assistants, Evelyn Teuscher and Marian Lois Smith, are graduates of Ogden hig school. Both of these girls Johnston Sights Ship, Sinks Same Lieutenant Blair Johnston, Weber '43, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnston of Hooper, has been awarded the air medal. A letter from Lieut. Gen. George C. Kenney to Mrs. Johnston, the former Gloria Hall, reads: "For courageous service to his combat organization. . . . He was member of a crew of an aircraft engaged in an armed reconnaissance of shipping lanes . . . when an enemy convoy was sighted. Despite the proximity of an enemy base and heavy and accurate air-draft fire, a bombing run was made on one of the vessels. The last Blair saw of the vessel it was burning fiercely and in a sinking condition." Presents Book Review by Allred Mrs. Thatcher Allred will speak at seven-thirty p.m. next Monday evening in the institute of religion. She will review "The Apostle" the best seller written by Scholem Asch about Paul, the apostle. This program is one of a series presented regularly by the Weber college division of humanities. The public is invited to attend. Former Football Star Killed in Pacific Action Captain James O. Fox of the U. S. marine corps, a former Weber college athletic star, was killed in action in the battle of the Solomons.Captain Fox was born in Logan. Utah, on December 27, 1916. He was at one time a resident of Evanston, Wyo., after which he moved in 1930 with his parents to their present home in Riverdale, Utah. Captain Fox was a member of the L. D. S. church of Riverdale and attended the Riverdale junior high school. He graduated from the Weber county high school in 1935. At Weber college in 1935, James Fox became prominent in the athletic fields. His outstanding ability on the football field gained him the position of captain of the squad during the 1936-37 sports season. Upon his graduation from Weber college on June 4, 1937. Fox attended the Utah State Agricultural college where he again participated in the athletics of that campus. In June, 1940, James Fox graduated from the agricultural college and enlisted in the U. S. marine corps on February 22, 1941. He received his boot training at Quanti-co, Va., and was commissioned a second lieutenant on May 25, 1941. Approximately a year later in San Diego, Calif., he received his first lieutenant's commission, and his captain's commission followed on August 7, 1942. On August 10, 1942, while at home , enced in student leadership activi- ties. Alumna Writes Telling of Life in Waves Anna Prothero, '42 graduate ioined the WAVES last summer. i since her training, she has been promoted to seaman first class. Anna is now stationed at Arlington, Va. While at Weber she was a member of Sophvita social club. She writes to friends at Weber: "I have a new job now. I work in the bureau of medicine and surgery. I live across the street from the Arlington national cere-tery; the place where the unknown soldier is buried. It is also near the Lincoln Memorial. , "By the way, did you know that I am getting over a $100 a month? The navy gives me a dollar and a half a day to eat on. The rest is my $66 a month pay. My rating is the same as a corporal in the army. I hope, to get the same pay as a sergeant soon. I will then be storekeeper third class. Keep your fingers crossed." Mrs. Maurine Duffin Greenberg-er, '42 graduate, is with her husband, Victor, who is stationed at Camp Wallace, Texas. While at Weber, Maurine was editor of the Weber college All-American year book, the "Acorn." She was also a member of Chanodo club. "The moment finds me with my husband deep in the heart of Texas, at least when he is here. He spends much of his time out on maneuvers. I live on the post in comfortable civilian quarters, and work here in the civilian personnel office. I have been here since Thanksgiving."Tell everyone 'hello,' tell them that the happy Greenbergers still think a great deal of Ogden; I hope that we are back to visit before too long. Write if you have a chance, we army people really appreciate mail." Captain James O. Fox on furlough, Captain Fox married the fomer Miss Aldine M. Hatfield. Upon his return to duty, Captain Fox received his overseas orders and left San Diego, Calif., for action in the south Pacific on November 2, 1942. Weber college remembers this fine athlete with pride and honors the name of Captain James O. Fox. President Dixon Travels To Ohio Convention On Post-War Problems W. C. Welcomes Navy Cadets of Ohio University New arivals to join the ranks of the Weber cadets were announced this week by C. H. Anderson, C. A. A. war training service head. The following is a list of the cadets and their home states: John David Amey, Jr., Michigan; Eldrodge Erb Anderson, Oregon; Shelburn Dale Ay res, Jr., Oregon; Byron Raymond Babbell, Idaho; Donald Alexander Bliss, North Dakota; George David Chandler, Mississippi; Vincent DePaul Collins, New Jersey; John Lucian Coulson, Oregon; Jack Frederick Crothers, Michigan; William LeRoy Cunningham, Mississippi; Leonidas Guy Dean, Mississippi. Milton Dudley Dunn, Mississippi; John Bramball Kimmel, Michigan; Nathaniel Prince Maddux, Jr., North Carolina; William Wimberley May, Mississippi; George Preston McPhail, Illinois; Marlin Harry Moore, Washington; James Donald Regan, Washington; Roy Heath Riley, Montana; Richard James Robart, Ohio; Harold Clinton Samuels, Mississippi; Richard Alden Savage, Michigan; Paul Gordon Schick, Ohio. Frank William Schwarz, Michigan; Thomas Charles Searle, Tennessee; Walter LeRoy Shepherd, Michigan; Everett Lee Smith, Michigan; Joseph Philip Sturtz, Ohio; Simeon Dickerson Teisher, Ohio; Richard Lewis Whiting, Michigan. The cadets arrived fom the U. S. naval flight preparatory schoool, Ohio Wesleyan university, Delaware, Ohio. They were sent out from the Chicago naval aviation cadet's selection board. Sadie: That husband of mine Is a worm, if there ever was one. Daisy: Yes, I just saw a chicken pick him up. "I beg your pardon, but this is not your house." "That's all right, lady, I'm not myself tonight." Instructors1 Sons Serve Country In Armed Forces Scions Of faculty familieSEnglish as much as the southerners are also doing their part in I love the northerners here; they 0 ...milJ Ua Quo-hf rtaari than the war effort, according to information solicited from the various Weber instructors concerned. Mrs. Lvdia H. Tanner, head of the department of home economics and cooking and oldest faculty member in point of service, has two sons in the war. Van H. Tanner, at Weber in 1925, later a graduate in law from Harvard, is in the army's legal department in North Africa. In November he flew 10,000 miles to attend officer training school held at Fort Logan, Colo., Mrs. Tanner said. He has a rank of captain. Rondell H. Tanner, at Weber in 1937, and later a graduate from Pannsylvania school of medicine, stationed with the army at Darnell general hospital, Kentucky. He also is a captain. Van, the lawyer, married a girl who was also a lwayer. Rondell, the doctor, married a nurse. Their wives are girls from the east. Van has two children, girls. Has Two Sons in Army Mr. John Benson, head of the department of education and public relations official for Weber, also has two sons in the army. Arch Benson, at Weber in 1935, is now stationed at Rock Island arsenal in charge of procurement and supervises the legal work of some 250 subordinates. He graduated from the University of Utah in law. He holds the rank of captain. He is married to the former Jane Van Komn of Ogden. Norval Benson, at Weber in 1941, is in the army program which provides for the study of specialized subject. He is studying medicine at the University of Utah. Mr. Leland H. Monson, head of the division of humanities and the department of English, has his two older sons in the army air corps. Wiley Monson. at Weber in 1940, is stationed in Northern Ireland as top turret gunner in a low altitiude bomber, a B-26. known affectionale-ly as the Rhubarb Cutter because of its grass-high altitude in flight. While awaiting action in the coming invasion, he goes rabbit hunting with the Irish sports. These gentlemen employ a ferret and a long barrelled shotgun. The ferret, a kind of vicious first cousin of the mink and weasel, "tails" the bunny out of his hole, and the long Tom does the rest. Wiley is a lieutenant. He says that there are lots of people where he is who don't love the Recent Trip to Washington D. C. Proves Successful; Senate Committee Expresses Opinion Favorable to Colleges President Henry Aldous Dixon, as a member of the executive committee of the American Association of Junior Colleges, is now in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the association's convention. The theme of this convention is post war education for service men. His traveling companion was President Sessions of Carbon junior college. -f Dr. Dixon recently returned from W. C. Officiates At High School Speaking Contest Weber college has been named by the office of civilian defense to conduct part of a nation-wide public speaking contest among high school students. Students participating in the event will represent Ogden, Weber, Box Elder, Bear River and Morgan high schools. Three separate contests will be conducted, one in oratory on February 4, one in memorized essay on March 3, and one in extemporane ous speaking on April 7. Each of the contests will be conducted In the Moench auditorium at seven- thirty p.m. on the designated day The topic for oratory is "Conservation of Foods;" for essay, "Student Help in Avoiding Inflation;" and extemporaneous speaking, "Causes and Cures of Delin quency. ' The winner of each of the con tests at Weber college will be awarded a $25 war bond and become eligible to participate in state finals. Winners in each of the state final contests will receive a $50 war bond. Leland H. Monson of the college English department will act as chairman, and Charles Espy will serve as vice chairman. visit England. He is married to the former Jennie Christiansen, who is a WAC and is stationed in Georgia. Stationed in Nevada Hans Monson, at the college in 1942, is with the army airforce i stationed at Tonapah, Nev. His I wife, formerly Florence Carr the WACS, is stationed near him. Dr. William Z. Terry, instructor in mathematics and respected member of the faculty of long ago, recently returned to the campus, has a son and a grandson in the service. Frank N. Terry, his son, at Weber in 1934, is a corporal with the army air corps in New Guinea. His work is chiefly clerical, being the keeping of service records. Corporal Terry was on a mission fo the Mormon church in Germany whean war was about to break, and so he was transferred to Denmark and later to the southern United States. Dr. Terry's grandson, Sydney Terry Malan, attended Yale and graduated as bombardier. Mr. Merlon L. Stevenson, dean of instruction and head of the department of engineering and mathematics, has his sons, Lynn and Grant, in training for the army engineers. Lynn at the college in 1943, left with the Weber enlistment of last spring. He is now at Stanford university, Palo Alto. Grant, who attended the past quarter, entered the service January 7. Gained Weight Mr. Guy H. Hurst, head of the business department and lyceum chairman on the community concert series, has his son, Stanley, in the army attending Texas A. and M. In basic training Stanley qualified in marksmanship and received a medal for high efficiency in that skill. At A. and M. at is studying electrical engineering. He reports that he was excused from drafting, which he had taken at Weber, after he passed a test in the subject. Believe it or not, says his mother, Stanley now weighs 180 pounds. Shortly, having completed his first term, he will be home for a short leave. President H. A. Dixon has his oldest son, John, in the navy. John, who graduated from Weber last spring, is in training for the medical corps. After studying last summer and through the fall until Christmas at Idaho Southern, Po-catello, he was transferred to the University of Washington at Seattle after the holidays. He had a short leave here for the holidays. Washington, D. C, where he appeared before the senate committee on education and labor in the interest of securing favorable action on an amenaded "servicemen's education and training act of 1913" by Utah's Senator Elbert D. Thomas. The chamber of commerce favors the act in principle, namely: "to provide for the education and training of members of the armed forces after their discharge or conclusion of service," but seeks amendments as follows: (1) that the act be amended to give the servicemen the right to select the college or university of his choice; (2) that it be amended to include junior colleges and all recognized institutions of higher learning as being eligible; and (3) that the act be administered through the U. S. department of education with the aid of an advisery committee consisting of representatives of the veterans' bureau, the army and navy, as well as educators and laymen. The U. S. officer of education would, in turn, operate through the state departments of education to the local institutions. Organized Through Education It is pointed out by Dr. Dixon that the national war training and defense programs which have so satisfactorily trained nine million men, were organized and are operating through regular educational channels; that the personnel of these programs are trained; that the organization is set up to take over the servicemen's program with the least possible delay; that the servicemen will get far better attention if their education is left to the professional people who make education a profession; and that the educational and training institutions of the United States will in all probability be sufficient to accommodate the million men who will receive the first year's training. Opposition was particularly directed against the idea of establishing a separate and independent federal bureau to handle educational affairs. The sentiment of the senate committee seemed very favorable to giving the servicemen the right to select his college and to the inclusion of junior colleges and of recognizing educational institutions of higher learning. And the longer the hearings progressed the more valid arguments were advanced in favor of administering the act through established educational channels. Hears Oh airman Dr. Dixon heard Graham H. Barden, the chairman of the education committee of the house of representatives, who is drafting a companion measure for the house. He stated that his bill would definitely route the administration of the servicemen's training out through the regularly established educational channels. In addition to representing the chamber of commerce in the matter of the servicemen's training act. Dr. Dixon worked for two days in the interest of securing legislation calling for scientific forestry practices on privately owned lands. This is a project of the chamber of commerce national legislative committee. Resolutions passed by the chamber of commerce directors were placed in the hands of Utah senators and representatives. Association Holds Mrrtinir The Northwest Asociation of Secondary and Higher Institutions which enrolls a membership of 77 institutions of higher learning and upwards of 600 nigh schools, had its annaul meeting in Missoula, Mont. went on record as favoring the same amendments as the Ogden chamber of commerce and appointed Dr. Dixon as their representative of that great regional accrediting association. The American council on education invited President Dixon as representative of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Institutions, to work with this council and with the joint council representing the Secondary School Principals' Association of the National Education association in working on the problem of college credit for military courses and service experience. The findings of this joint national commission will soon be made public. Dancerntu Dan MK'robe A bunch of germs were hitting it up In the hronrhial saloon Two bugs on the edge of the larynx Were jazzing a ragtime tune; Back In the teeth, in a solo gnme Sat Dangerous Ack Kerchoo, And watching his pulse was the light of his love, The lady who's known as Flu!